Hydro Jetter Trailer - DOTD

The State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), through the Office of State Procurement, is requesting bids for one culvert cleaner hydro jetter trailer under solicitation 3000026726, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Louisiana preference provisions apply to bidders with a workforce comprised of at least 50 percent Louisiana residents; preferences for Louisiana-produced, Louisiana-processed, and U.S.-manufactured products are also available under specified cost conditions.

All bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and provide a valid dealer's license issued under La. R.S. 32:1254 with their bid or within ten business days following the opening date, or face bid rejection.

The equipment specification is anchored to an O'Brien 7040-SC representative model and requires a self-contained, new production hydro jetter trailer with a Kohler KDI2504 diesel engine (74 HP), a 40 GPM pump at 2,000 PSI with positive displacement triplex configuration, a 750-gallon polyethylene tank, a hose reel with 600-foot capacity for 3/4-inch high-pressure sewer cleaner hose, hydraulic drive systems, control panel, nozzles, hand guns, and wireless remote controls. Equipment must be delivered fully assembled and ready for operation with all fluid levels topped off. Vendor is responsible for on-ground offloading; DOTD provides no unloading assistance. All products must be new, never previously used, and current model — no remanufactured, demonstrator, or used equipment. Prior to final acceptance, flow and pressure must be verified at the nozzle; invoices are not processed until the Equipment Engineer deems the unit compliant.

Bid pricing must be complete, firm for a minimum of 60 days, and quoted on an F.O.B. Destination basis inclusive of all transportation, freight, inside delivery, assembly, and debris removal, excluding waste tire fees. The state is not subject to sales and use taxes; vendors must include all applicable taxes in bid prices. The contract may be extended for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions, for a maximum total term of 36 months. Written inquiries are due October 7, 2026, with responses by October 14. Delivery time may be used as an award factor. The state awards to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications and reserves the right to reject individual line items.